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Marcos says stronger alliances make Philippines safer amid China tensions, pledges reforms at home
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said in his annual state of…

In the news today: Bank of Canada expected to hold key rate again
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…

Motion in Nanaimo, B.C., to ask for closure of safe injection site deferred
City council in Nanaimo, B.C., has voted to defer a motion on asking the local…

Lawyer calls on Canada to speed up visa approvals as situation worsens in Gaza
ST. JOHN’S — A Toronto immigration lawyer says family members of Canadians are dying in…

Tropical Storm Keli forms and is second cyclone now in central Pacific Ocean
HONOLULU (AP) — Two tropical cyclones were swirling across the ocean southeast of Hawaii after…

Thailand and Cambodia agree to a ceasefire in their deadly border clashes
PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia (AP) — Thailand and Cambodia agreed Monday to an unconditional ceasefire during a…

Vice President JD Vance hits the road again to sell the Republicans’ big new tax law
CANTON, Ohio (AP) — Vice President JD Vance promoted Republicans’ new sweeping tax and spending…

Chilean investigators close in on the notorious Venezuelan gang targeted by Trump
ARICA, Chile (AP) — The Venezuelan gang members wrote out even their most minute purchases…
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Israeli fire kills dozens in Gaza, officials say, as aid delivery remains chaotic after new…

Ichiro Suzuki adds humorous touches to Hall of Fame induction ceremonies
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (AP) — If you want someone for your next celebrity roast, Ichiro Suzuki…

Kim Jong Un’s sister rejects outreach by South Korea’s new president
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un…

Pospisil bounced in final NBO appearance by Bagnis in three sets
TORONTO — The Toronto Farewell Tour was short-lived. Veteran tennis player Vasek Pospisil of Vernon,…

Kitayama wins 3M Open. Lottie Woad wins in her pro debut and Harrington takes a 2nd senior major
BLAINE, Minn. (AP) — Kurt Kitayama finished a sizzling weekend with a 6-under 65 to…

Manny Machado has 4 hits, 2 doubles as Padres beat Cardinals 9-2
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Manny Machado went 4 for 5 with two doubles and three…

Man punches cougar in face, deters attack near Smithers, B.C.
SMITHERS — A British Columbia man suffered minor injuries after fending off a cougar attack…